Add 27/7 and 25/10, Solve 3 6/7 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 27/7 and 25/10

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

27/7 + 25/10 is 89/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
27/7 = 27 × 10/7 × 10 = 270/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
Add the two like fractions:
270/70 + 175/70 = 270 + 175/70 = 445/70
445/70 simplified gives 89/14
So, 27/7 + 25/10 = 89/14
In mixed form: 65/14

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